Rivercity Players is bringing big laughs and high-stakes culinary drama to the community with their fall production of Caroline Smith’s award-winning comedy, The Kitchen Witches.

Winner of the Samuel French Best Canadian Play award, this laugh-out-loud production follows Isobel Lomax, played by Christina Peterson and Dolly Biddle, played by Julie Rigby, as two cable-access cooking show hosts who have loathed each other for decades. When a public, insult-hurling brawl on set turns them into an overnight viral sensation, a producer jumps at the chance to give them their own joint show: The Kitchen Witches. The problem? They still can’t stand each other. As the flour flies, the insults get hotter, and the ratings soar, the duo proves that revenge is a dish best served live on air.

Joining the fray is Joel Loeve as Dolly’s long-suffering producer son, Stephen, along with an energetic camera gal played by Cielo Richardson ready to turn the theater into a live television studio.

Directed by Melony Larre, the production brings high-stakes rivalries, fast-paced slapstick, and plenty of heart to the local stage.

The Kitchen Witches will run on the Rivercity Stage October 14,15,16,17,21, 22, 23, 24 at 7:30 PM and October 18 and 24 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $27 available online now at www.rivercitytickets.ca 

Treat yourself to a night of big laughs and book your ticket today!

The Kitchen Witches Opens Wednesday, October 14th!

Rivercity Players is thrilled to announce our upcoming fall production: The Kitchen Witches!

When two feuding cable-access cooking hosts are forced to share the screen, the comedy reaches a boiling point!

Opening Night Community Performance:

Join us on opening night for an evening of theatre with heart. Every ticket sold for night one directly supports Caremonging Campbell River.

Tickets on Sale Now!

Auditions for Winter 2023 Production

Rivercity Players is holding auditions for its next production, coming to the stage January to February 2023.

The play planned is a feel-good comedy, with a touch of romance, from the most produced playwright in Canada.

An open audition will be held on Monday, November 28th at 6:30 pm, with callbacks being held on November 29th at 6:30 pm, both at the Rivercity Stage at 1080 Hemlock St, Campbell River.

The cast involves one woman, aged in her mid to late thirties, 3 women aged 50 to 60 years old, and one man aged early forties. Performance dates are planned for January 23 to February 4, 2023.

If your interests are more in-line with helping out backstage, Rivercity Players is also looking for production volunteers for this play. We are always happy to train and mentor new people wanting to help out behind the scenes!

For more information, email director Susan Wydenes at info@rivercityplayers.ca